What is affirmative action? A history of the college admissions practice
The Supreme Court ruled affirmative action in college admissions at Harvard and UNC are unconstitutional. The repercussions could be far-reaching.
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Supreme Court ends affirmative action
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that college admission policies that consider race as a factor violate the Constitution, bringing an end to affirmative action in a decision that is likely to reverberate across college and university campuses nationwide. Gayle King anchored CBS News' special report.
Obamas react to affirmative action decision
Former first lady Michelle Obama said her "heart breaks for any young person out there who's wondering what their future holds" following the Supreme Court ruling striking down the use of affirmative action in college admissions. Former President Barack Obama said affirmative action, while not perfect, "allowed generations of students like Michelle and me to prove we belonged." Ed O'Keefe has more.
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Read the fierce dissents in the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling
"With let-them-eat-cake obliviousness, today, the majority pulls the ripcord and announces 'colorblindness for all' by legal fiat," Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote.
How each Supreme Court justice voted on the affirmative action cases
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion for both cases.
Read the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action in college admissions
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that race-conscious admission policies of Harvard College and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution.
How colleges use affirmative action
The Supreme Court will likely decide if affirmative action can be used in the college admissions process this week. The two cases before the court build off decades of debate and legal challenges. Lana Zak has more on this.
Supreme Court decisions expected in key cases
The Supreme Court has 10 opinions left to release this term. If the court stays true to its schedule, this week, there will be potentially historic judgements on affirmative action in college admissions and student loan forgiveness. Major Garrett reports from the Supreme Court.
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CBS News poll: Most say colleges shouldn't factor race into admissions
Attitudes can be connected to perceptions of discrimination; but affirmative action more generally finds narrow support.
Opponents, supporters of affirmative action face off
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